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Strength in Synergy Summit

December 10, 2016 @ 9:30 am - 7:30 pm

strength-in-synergy-conferenceNow, more than ever, we must come together. All those working to end gun violence in and against their communities will be affected by the incoming Trump administration.

We invite you to join us for an important and timely gun violence prevention intersectionality summit, Strength in Synergy: An Intersectional Summit to End Gun Violence.

The event is a one-day summit with workshops, panels, dialogues, and co-working sessions concluding with a happy hour and art performance. The summit will provide a platform to discuss the intersections of gun violence prevention with the movement for black lives, LGBTQ+ rights, anti-Islamophobia, immigrant rights, native lives, domestic violence prevention, police reform, poverty alleviation, gender and reproductive justice, and others.

Registration is sliding scale, with the recommended donation being $25.* It includes a breakfast plenary, lunch, happy hour, and admission into the art performance.

Co-sponsors: Institute for Policy Studies, Werk for Peace, CodePink Women for Peace, Pride Fund To End Gun Violence, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Generation Progress, National Coaltion of Anti-Violence Programs, Gays Against Guns, Timothy Dawkins El Project, United States to Prevent Gun Violence.

Details

Date:
December 10, 2016
Time:
9:30 am - 7:30 pm
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Website:
http://www.strengthinsynergy.com/

Organizer

Netfa Freeman, IPS
Email
netfa@ips-dc.org

Venue

American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016
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